Santa Cruz IZO §24.12.100 sets minimum building-site standards; lot coverage limits are established in each zone district under §24.10. Lots within Floodplain (F-P) Districts or riparian corridors don't count toward net lot area for coverage purposes.
Net lot area excludes slopes over 30%, Floodplain District parcels, and riparian corridors (§24.08.2110(2)(g)). Frontage on a city-improved street is required for any building site under §24.12.100(2). Lot coverage typically caps at 35–40% in single-family districts but varies by district. Large home design permits apply when residences exceed certain size thresholds (§24.16.140(4)).
Building permit denial for noncompliant designs; redesign required.
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